Yeah I have to put alot into what the hometheaterguy says about ammo prices they are always alot more than 12 or 20 gauge. And wingbone has alot of merit in what he's saying too. A .410 just doesn't throw much shot out there compared to even the 20 gauge. A typical .410 in 3" will have 3/4oz in #6 shot while a 20 gauge in 2-3/4" will have 1oz of shot. That's a full one third more shot and the 20 will also have higher velocity by a couple hundred fps.

I see alot of guys get a youngsters a .410 for their first shotgun. Predictably the kids don't build alot of confidence using them and can get pretty discouraged or frustrated due to the lack of shot delivered. Whereas a youngster shooting a 20 gauge with light loads has a much better chance of hitting their targets or taking game.

But there are places for everything and if you think you have a job suited to a .410 by all means go for it. I can't say I don't have more than 1 around here.